Alderman Bennett Lawson - 44th Ward Chicago

Alderman Bennett Lawson
44th Ward
Seal of Chicago

Articles under Infrastructure/Construction Notice

Verizon/MCI-Worldcom @ Addison & Racine

Verizon will be installing fiber optic cables and associated equipment at Addison and Racine in the coming weeks starting Wednesday November 7, 2018. These improvements will enhance the speed and dependability of wireless communications in the area.

Type of Construction:
The fiber optic cables will be installed underground (within right-of-ways) using directional boring, in order to minimize damage to the right-of-ways as well as some open cut trenching. There will also be installation of two (2) communication manholes, one (1) quazite box and the replacement of a light pole and foundation. After installation, splicing will be performed to complete the project. In the event that pedestrian or vehicle traffic needs to be altered to accommodate construction equipment, barriers and signage will be installed to ensure the safety of those in the area.

Any disturbed areas will receive an immediate temporary restoration solution, with a permanent restoration to previous or better condition to be performed later.

Impacted Area:
Construction will start in the side walk at the south west corner of W Addison St and N Racine Ave and continue in the side walk to the first alley south of W Addison St. From there we will head west in the alley until terminating at N Lakewood Ave. Our installation crews will make every effort to maintain alley and garage access at all times during the project.

Parking Restrictions:
No parking signs will be posted along the following boundaries and will be in affect during construction hours:

  • 3450-3605 N Racine Ave – East and West side
  • 1154-1225 W Addison – North and South side
  • 3552-3539 N Lake wood Ave – East side

Work Hours:
9:00 am till 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

Project Duration:
November 7th to November 21st. 5 days for construction, 2 days for concrete restoration, and 2-3 days for paving.

Project Contacts:
Meade Electric Co., Inc. (contractor) – Chris Hanlon 773-447-6627
Ledcor (Construction Manager) – Jordon Woodall 312-989-0459
Verizon/MCI-WORLDCOM(ATS) – Oscar Guerrero, 312-453-8130

Construction Area Overview:

 

 

 

W.O.W. Construction on Belmont from Halsted to Clark

Electrical Conduit Construction (ECC) will be installing fiber optic cables and associated equipment on behalf of Wide Open West (WOW) on Belmont from the alley east of Halsted to the southwest corner of  Clark and Belmont. These improvements will enhance the speed and dependability of wireless communications in the area.

Type of Construction:
The fiber optic cables will be installed underground (within right-of-ways) using directional boring, in order to minimize damage to the right-of-ways as well as some open cut trenching and the installation of one manhole structure. After installation, splicing of wires/lines will be performed to complete the project. In the event that pedestrian or vehicle traffic needs to be altered to accommodate construction equipment, barriers and signage will be installed to ensure the safety of those in the area.

Any disturbed areas will receive an immediate temporary restoration, with a permanent restoration to previous or better condition to be performed later.

Impacted Area:
Construction will start in the alley east of N. Halsted and continue west on to W. Belmont, through the N. Halsted and W. Belmont intersection, into the south sidewalk of W. Belmont to the southwest corner of W. Belmont and N. Clark. While crews are working in the south sidewalk, pedestrians will be directed to use the north sidewalk of W. Belmont at N. Halsted and N. Clark to travel east and west on W. Belmont.

Parking Restrictions:
No parking signs will be posted along the following boundaries and will be in between 7:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. (Monday through Friday):

  • 736 – 758 W Belmont – North side
  • 801 – 841 W Belmont – South Side
  • 3202 – 3204 N Halsted – West Side
  • 3174 – 3178 N Clark – West Side

Work Hours:
9:00 am till 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

Project Duration:
October 16, 2018 through November 16, 2018
Restoration – November 12, 2018 – November 16, 2018

Project Contacts:
Electric Conduit Construction (contractor) – 224-80-0271

Construction Area Overview:

Halsted ADA Improvements (Aldine to Addison)

Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Construction Notice:

Halsted St. from Aldine to Addison ADA Ramp Improvement Project

  • All non-ADA compliant crosswalks within the corridor will be upgraded to ADA compliant crosswalks.
  • Several crosswalks will include curb extension and additional sidewalk areas to improve pedestrian visibility and reduce crossing distance to make the crosswalks safer for all users.
  • All traffic lanes will remain open to vehicular traffic during construction. Parking restrictions will be posted at location when work is occurring.
  • The construction work will consist of removing the existing curb and sidewalk at intersection corners and installing new concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk.
  • Work along the east side of Halsted St. will begin on Thursday, November 1st and be completed by Friday, November 9th.
  • Work on the west side of Halsted St. will begin once the east side is complete, and be completed by Wednesday, November 21st.
  • Contact CDOT field representative John Fawcett at (630)244-9957 with any questions or Dan Manoli with the 44th Ward at (773)525-6034.

Locations being improved:

Clark ADA Improvements (Diversey to Addison)

 

Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Construction Notice:

Clark St. from Diversey to Addison ADA Ramp Improvement Project

  • All non-ADA compliant crosswalks within the corridor will be upgraded to ADA compliant crosswalks.
  • Several crosswalks will include curb extension and additional sidewalk areas to improve pedestrian visibility and reduce crossing distance to make the crosswalks safer for all users.
  • All traffic lanes will remain open to vehicular traffic during construction. Parking restrictions will be posted at location when work is occurring.
  • The construction work will consist of removing the existing curb and sidewalk at intersection corners and installing new concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk.
  • Work along the east side of Clark St. will begin on Thursday, October 18th and be completed by Thursday, November 1st.
  • Work on the west side of Clark St. will begin once the east side is complete, approximately November 1st, and be completed by Thursday, November 15th.
  • Contact CDOT field representative John Fawcett at (630)244-9957 with any questions or Dan Manoli with the 44th Ward at (773)525-6034.

Lake Shore Drive Repaving Project Reaches Major Milestone: Lane Configurations will Change as early as mid-day Thursday

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that the North Lake Shore Drive repaving project between Monroe St. and Grand Ave. is ahead of schedule. Shortly after morning rush hour on Thursday, September 13, construction crews are expected to change traffic configurations on N. LSD.  Drivers should notice an improved commute as they will be driving on newly resurfaced lanes between Monroe St. and Grand Ave.

The new traffic pattern will re-open the inner two lanes of traffic in each direction and close the outer two lanes northbound and southbound.  Additionally, at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, the northbound exit ramp from LSD to Illinois St. and the southbound exit ramp to Randolph St. will be closed for repairs and resurfacing.  Also, at 7:00 p.m., DuSable Harbor parking will be restricted.  The northbound exit at Randolph St. and the ramp from Randolph St. to Lower LSD will remain open until work on the Illinois St. ramps is completed.  Once Illinois St. reopens, the Randolph St. ramps will be resurfaced. There may also be periodic closures of Lower LSD and Wacker Dr. to ensure worker and motorist safety if surface work requires extensive repairs.

CDOT is carrying out the work on an accelerated schedule with around the clock lane closures and crews working double shifts in order to complete the repairs as quickly and safely as possible, with a minimum amount of inconvenience for drivers. Currently, the project remains on schedule.

Once the mainline resurfacing is complete, motorists can expect periodic partial lane closures on LSD in both directions for pavement striping and punch list work on both projects. This work will take place during off peak times, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting.

CDOT continues to encourage motorist to seek alternative routes or public transportation until the project is completed.

 

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